Creative Industries Matter To The World

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What the UBI could mean for the creative industries

Reading time: 13 mins

Talking about money is an awkward business, especially in the creative industries. We take pride in not being driven by monetary motivations. Many of the creative industries greatest achievements never would have seen the light of day had they been preceded by a profitability study.

But we also must make ends meet. Over time we either learn the hard way to think and act economically or we become victim to Darwin’s laws. But what if we wouldn’t have to worry about our basic economic needs? What could a Universal Basic Income (UBI) mean to the creative industries?

Why the creative industries matter in times of crisis

Reading time: 11 mins

In times of crisis, focus quickly turns to the important things: sufficient supply of material and economic resources, physical safety, societal stability, shelter, health etc. When COVID-19 entered the world, there was a lot of talking about what is systemically relevant. Which sectors keep the world going? What professions are important and needed in times of crisis?

In all these discussions there was little to no mentioning of the creative industries and the included cultural sector. There was a big void and it’s up to us to fill it.

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